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Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The growing rift between MSIL and rival automakers has complicated the government's efforts to finalise the CAFE norms.

The Tyrant And His Warship

The Tyrant And His Warship

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un attended the re-launch of a 5,000-ton destroyer that had partially capsized in May, calling the accident a 'criminal act' and vowing to strengthen the country's naval power.

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

EV Sales Surge on Back of Government Push; Hybrids Lag

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Despite the benefits of hybrid technology, a lack of government backing and few launches have kept the segment from gaining ground.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Keerthy's Starry, Starry Night In The Maldives

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Film folk are busy travelling: Avneet enjoys the night life in London... Soha does yoga in the Maldives... Ibrahim lives his F1 dream...

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

How UPI, AePS, Wallets Are Changing India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

UPI has catapulted India into the forefront on the global digital payments landscape. Working hand in hand, the AePS payments system is making life easy for rural folks, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The Election Commission has clarified that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is progressing as per its order, addressing concerns raised on social media and by opposition parties.

Why Modi Dropped 'Jungle Raj' Jibe In Bihar

Why Modi Dropped 'Jungle Raj' Jibe In Bihar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'People are fed up with rising crimes and poor law and order.' 'Modi must have got feedback and decided not to touch the 'jungle raj' issue as it will backfire.'

IndiGo employee accuses seniors of 'caste-based verbal abuse'

IndiGo employee accuses seniors of 'caste-based verbal abuse'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

According to the complainant, he belongs to the Adi Dravida community, a Scheduled Caste, and was subjected to caste-based remarks several times at the workplace.

Bollywood Quiz: Yeh Delhi Hai Mere Yaar!

Bollywood Quiz: Yeh Delhi Hai Mere Yaar!

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Delhi.

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Frankly, I never expected to be offroading in an electric vehicle, let alone an SUV of this calibre, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a test drive.

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday.

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

'One Can't Monopolise Captain Cool'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans.

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

'You Cannot Have 100 Per Cent Combusted Bodies'

'You Cannot Have 100 Per Cent Combusted Bodies'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'There may be 100 per cent burns on the bodies, but the bones, teeth, enamel are very resistant to only that much heat.'

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Kanhaiya Kumar, Pappu Yadav stopped from boarding Rahul Gandhi's van

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The incident occurred when both leaders attempted to board the van carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, but were stopped by security guards.

Ashok Leyland Turns Trucks Smart with AI

Ashok Leyland Turns Trucks Smart with AI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The company has embedded intelligence in every layer of its value chain, marked by predictive maintenance, AI-powered image recognition and robotic automation.

The Anxious Wait For DNA Confirmation

The Anxious Wait For DNA Confirmation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

At Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital, DNA samples from over 190 relatives are being matched with victims of the Air India crash, a process expected to take up to 72 hours.

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Analysts expect Nifty to rise up by to 6 per cent in six months, with intermittent corrections likely due to global factors.

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Archaeological sites like Keeladi, having remained buried for 2,500 years, have come out and speak now.'

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Can Motherhood Kill An Actor's Career?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Kareena has been a leading lady now for 25 years, Deepika for almost two decades and Alia for over a decade. Dinesh Raheja chronicles the changing ways Bollywood has treated actor-moms.

When DNA Falls Short...

When DNA Falls Short...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'If a body is 100 per cent burnt, turned into ashes, then there is a very less chance of getting a DNA sample.'

When Vinay Pathak Fell In Love With Amruta

When Vinay Pathak Fell In Love With Amruta

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Meet the dreamers of Bollywood, who come together for Chidiya.

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

IBM Can Realise ROI On AI Within 24 Months, If...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Streamlining enterprise data, having an AI policy, reskilling people, and cultural transformation have been cited by experts as key.

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Each employee is generating more business than before -- driven by cost rationalisation, digital adoption, and better resource utilisation -- signalling a stronger foundation for sustainable growth and profitability.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency.

Centre Begins Historic Relocation of 30,000 Employees

Centre Begins Historic Relocation of 30,000 Employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The orders issued this month have selected ministries ranging from home affairs under Amit Shah to rural development, headed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to move to Building 3 -- currently named CCS-03 -- on Kartavya Path. The scale of the shift will be even larger than when most of Lutyens' Delhi's present crop of government buildings came up in the early 1930s.

Flyer slaps honeymoon murder accused at Indore airport

Flyer slaps honeymoon murder accused at Indore airport

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

A passenger slapped an accused arrested in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Tuesday night, eyewitnesses said.

Can EPS Outwit Amit Shah?

Can EPS Outwit Amit Shah?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is under pressure from his party as his unclear stand on the BJP alliance has brought back fears among party workers that the party may lose its identity, be forced into an unwanted coalition, and be taken over by the BJP later, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Are There Infiltrators On Bihar's Voter Lists?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'If this is true, the Election Commission should come forward with data and officially confirm it.'

Preventive detention must be used sparingly: SC

Preventive detention must be used sparingly: SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Preventive detention is an extraordinary power in the hands of the state that must be used sparingly, said the Supreme Court as it set aside an order to detain a man indulging in money lending in Kerala.

Bollywood's Special Group Dance Quiz

Bollywood's Special Group Dance Quiz

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Man kills daughter-in-law, buries body in pit outside home

Man kills daughter-in-law, buries body in pit outside home

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The motive behind the murder is yet to be revealed, even though the accused said he killed the woman because she caused a rift in the household.

DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON

DEATH IN THE AFTERNOON

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by Tata-owned Air India, was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian passenger, along with crew members. There are feared to be no survivors.

'Travel Is Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer'

'Travel Is Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

To see the happiness on their faces that only a travel experience can bring is priceless.

Tribal woman bleeds to death after brutal gang rape in MP

Tribal woman bleeds to death after brutal gang rape in MP

Rediff.com25 May 2025

A 45-year-old tribal woman died of grievous injuries after being raped by two men in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district, police said. The two accused have been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred on Saturday.

Passenger vehicle wholesales marginally down in May: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales marginally down in May: SIAM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were down 0.8 per cent at 3,44,656 units in May this year as compared to 3,47,492 units in the same month last year, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said on Monday.

The Vande Bharat Train Across The Himalayas

The Vande Bharat Train Across The Himalayas

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The train is specially equipped for extreme weather, capable of functioning in temperatures as low as minus 20°C, and include features like heated windshields, insulated toilets, and seismic dampers for safety.